Comparison

Tracepad vs Focus Garden Focus Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tracepad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad for your Mac. Enjoy full gesture support, a built-in keyboard, and low latency for presentations or remote control. Connect via Bluetooth or USB for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Full gesture support
  • Wireless and USB connection
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Low latency control
  • Privacy-focused connection
Features
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Tracepad turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard and mouse controller. For devices where you do not want to install a helper app, use Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode and pair Tracepad as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. For the complete Mac experience, install the companion Mac app and use familiar trackpad gestures with low-latency Bluetooth or USB connection. FEATURES • Mac Trackpad Mode Use your iPhone as a precise trackpad for Mac with scrolling, clicking, dragging and advanced gestures. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode Pair directly as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. No helper app required on the target device. • Built-in Keyboard Type on your Mac from your iPhone, with support for common modifier keys and shortcuts. • Dual Connection for Mac Connect to your Mac over Bluetooth or USB cable. No Wi-Fi required. • Low Latency Optimized for responsive, smooth and precise control. • Privacy First Direct device-to-device connection. Your input never goes through any server. REQUIREMENTS • Mac Trackpad Mode requires the free companion Mac app. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode requires a device that supports Bluetooth keyboard and mouse input. Perfect for presentations, couch control, quick typing, or using your iPhone as a portable keyboard and mouse. Terms of Use: https://www.tracepad.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tracepad.site/privacy Subscription Terms: https://www.tracepad.site/subscription

About

Focus Garden Focus Timer

This app combines the Pomodoro technique with a virtual plant-growing game. As you complete focus sessions, your digital plants grow, creating a visual representation of your productivity. It offers detailed statistics and offline functionality for a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Smart focus timer with Pomodoro cycles
  • Real-time virtual plant growth
  • Personal garden collection with growth stages
  • Detailed focus statistics and charts
  • Dynamic Island support for progress tracking
  • 100% offline and private operation
Features
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Focus Garden is the ultimate mindful focus timer that turns your Pomodoro sessions into a beautiful virtual garden. Combine proven Pomodoro technique with real-time plant growth — watch your focus bloom! Core Features • Smart Focus Timer – 5 to 90 minutes, auto pause/resume, built-in Pomodoro cycles • Real-Time Plant Growth – 7 unique species with rarity levels (Oak to Legendary Bonsai) • Personal Garden Collection – Visual progress with growth stages and animations • Detailed Statistics – Total focus time, streaks, completion rates & charts • Dynamic Island Support – Track progress without leaving your current app • 100% Offline & Private – No internet, no accounts, no data collection ever • One-Time Purchase – No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone building deep work habits. Completely distraction-free, lightning fast, and battery friendly. Your garden grows as you focus. Download now and turn every minute into lasting productivity!

Screenshots

Tracepad3 screens
Focus Garden Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tracepad at 69% against Focus Garden Focus Timer's 0%. Tracepad also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Focus Garden Focus Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tracepad is free to download; Focus Garden Focus Timer costs $0.99 up front. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Focus Garden Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, Focus Garden Focus Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tracepad versus Focus Garden Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracepadFocus Garden Focus Timer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer庾涛 沈Xu Wang

Customer experience

Tracepad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

Focus Garden Focus Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tracepad

Subscriptions2
  • Plus: Unlock iPhone Display$0.991 Month
  • Pro Plus: Unlock All Features$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Tracepad unlock all gesture$3.99
None

Focus Garden Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Garden Focus Timer free?
Focus Garden Focus Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tracepad or Focus Garden Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Tracepad nor Focus Garden Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracepad or Focus Garden Focus Timer?
Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, and Focus Garden Focus Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tracepad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Focus Garden Focus Timer on November 2, 2026.

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